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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2010, Olga Guillot, Cuban-American singer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Exclusive: Raul Castro's grandson gives first interview with US media outlet
Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, former Cuban president Raul Castro's grandson, granted USA TODAY his first interview with an American publication. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3f2e45u6 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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ABC7 New York
· Jun 22, 2026
Tiempo: Cuban Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses family memoir exploring migration, guilt
Tiempo: Cuban Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses family memoir exploring migration, guilt
Investing.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Raul Castro’s grandson open to negotiations with the US, he tells USA Today
Raul Castro’s grandson open to negotiations with the US, he tells USA Today
Us Weekly
· Jul 6, 2026
Milo Ventimiglia Welcomes Baby No. 2 and More Us Weekly Top Stories
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 6, 2026
Castro grandson says he’s willing to talk to U.S.: Report
As U.S. Cuban-relations deteriorate, Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Raul Castro, says he could talk with U.S. President Donald Trump.
BOL News
· Jul 11, 2026
US issues first compensation payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims
Havana syndrome first came to public attention in 2016 after hearing unusual high pitched sounds. The post US issues first compensation payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims appeared first on BOL News.
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
Cuba backs Raúl Castro’s grandson for talks with U.S.
Cuba backs Raúl Castro’s grandson for talks with U.S.
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Related coverage for "Exclusive: Raul Castro's grandson gives first interview with US media outlet": ABC7 New York — Tiempo: Cuban Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses family memoir exploring migration, guilt . Investing.com — Raul Castro’s grandson open to negotiations with the US, he tells USA Today. Us Weekly — Milo Ventimiglia Welcomes Baby No. 2 and More Us Weekly Top Stories. Toronto Sun — Castro grandson says he’s willing to talk to U.S.: Report. BOL News — US issues first compensation payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims. UPI — Cuba backs Raúl Castro’s grandson for talks with U.S.